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How to make a phone call to and from Mexico

If you're dreaming of an exciting trip to Mexico, there are a few practicalities you'll want to know before you embark on your adventure. One [...]

Free Mexico Travel Guide and Travel Information

Textiles of Mexico

The Textiles of Mexico have a long history. The making of fibers, cloth, and other textile goods has existed in the country since at least [...]

Weather in Mexico: Climate, seasons and temperatures

When planning your trip to Mexico, it’s important to consider the weather and season to make smart choices about where to visit and what to [...]

The best things to do in Cozumel

There are so many options when it comes to booking a Mexican vacation. You want to soak in its rays but you also want to [...]

Does it ever snow in Mexico?

The climate of Mexico is quite diverse due to the huge size of the country. In general, the climate in Mexico is considered pleasant all [...]

The best whale watching spots in Mexico

Whale-watching tours have become a very popular ecotourism activity around the world, offering nature lovers and adventure seekers the opportunity to see these magnificent oceanic [...]

What to do in Mexico’s Baja California

Baja California is one of the best places for travelers looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of Mexico City or Cancún. The [...]

Best routes and itineraries for exploring Chiapas

Chiapas is one of Mexico’s most fascinating and diverse states, where dense jungles meet towering mountains, ancient ruins stand alongside vibrant colonial towns, and vibrant [...]

Copper canyon train route

Larger and deeper than the U.S.’s Grand Canyon, Mexico’s Copper Canyon region is an eighth wonder of the world. The Copper Canyon train travel is [...]

History of Copper Canyon Train

The Copper Canyon train construction was one of the great engineering works of the 19th century and the 20th century. The Ojinaga-Topolobampo Railroad line has [...]

Travel and explore Riviera Nayarit

Riviera Nayarit stretches 320 km along Mexico’s Pacific coastline, starting just north of Puerto Vallarta. Riviera Nayarit is a big travel destination: the white sandy [...]

Practical tips for traveling in Mexico

Read about Mexican history Mexico is an amazing country brimmed with unique places to visit, an interesting culture to discover, a world-class cuisine, and one [...]

Baja California travel guide

Baja California is the second-longest peninsula on Earth. Baja California stretches for more than 1200 km, displaying its ethereal, majestic, and untamed beauty. This region [...]

Activities and excursions in the Riviera Maya

Travel and Explore Riviera Maya Riviera Maya is a very special place, where you can find all you just could imagine, from exploring the ancient [...]

International Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato

Guanajuato is one of Mexico’s most beautiful colonial cities with incomparable architecture and history. The city was founded in 1546 to raise cattle, but during [...]

The Guelaguetza Festival in Oaxaca City

During the month of July, the city of Oaxaca is filled with festivities of intrinsic meaning centered around the renowned Guelaguetza, an event that has [...]

San Marcos Fair in Aguascalientes

The colonial city of Aguascalientes in the heart of Mexico’s colonial heartland is host to the country’s largest fair—Feria Nacional de San Marcos. The annual [...]

Charreada

The charreada, or charreria, is a competitive equestrian event deeply rooted in Mexican history. Similar to a rodeo, it originated from cattle-handling practices on colonial-era [...]

All you need to know about Yucatan peninsula

Travel and Explore the Yucatan Peninsula and Riviera Maya Yucatan Peninsula is a place of endless experiences for travelers and explorers. It is extensively rich [...]

Best historic and colonial towns in Mexico

Mexico’s colonial towns are windows into the past, where cobblestone streets, colorful facades, and lively plazas reveal centuries of history. Each city tells its own [...]

Veracruz Carnival

Veracruz is a very prosperous state in Mexico, with its wealth stemming mainly from the continuous docking of trade and cargo ships at its strategically-located [...]

Cenote snorkeling tours in Yucatan

The Yucatan peninsula natural swimming holes If you’re visiting the Yucatán Peninsula, don’t miss your chance to experience the region’s unique and fascinating cenotes. These [...]

Snorkeling in Yucatan and Riviera Maya

Are you looking for a snorkeling adventure? Mexico introduces snorkelers to an extraordinary diversity of underwater environments. The Riviera Maya, in particular, offers an unequaled [...]

How to get to Mexico: Flights, driving, and transfers

Arrival in Mexico and getting around Visiting Mexico is easier than ever, thanks to a wide range of international and domestic travel options. Whether you’re [...]

Mexico travel guide

Planning a trip to Mexico and not sure where to start? Whether this is your first visit or you are returning to explore more, Mexico [...]

The culture and customs of Mexico

Mexican national days, holidays and festivals Celebrations and festivals are an integral part of Mexican life. Mexico’s culture is rich, colorful and vibrant, influenced by [...]

Secrets of Puebla tunnels

Many Mexican cities have legends of secret tunnels lying just below the streets that were used during the revolution by the royal family or even [...]

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo house-studio museum

Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, two towering figures in the world of art, found solace and inspiration in the heart of Mexico City, where their [...]

Quetzalcoatl’s Nest

When Mexican architect Javier Senosiain first saw this cave, he was struck by its resemblance to a snake’s mouth. He realized the cave looked like [...]

Island of the Dolls

Isla de las Muñecas, or the Island of the Dolls, is one of the most unusual spots in Xochimilco, near Mexico City. It's filled with [...]

The famous Marieta Islands’ hidden beach

The Marieta Islands are one of Mexico's most treasured jewels in Riviera Nayarit and one of the icons that people immediately tie back to this [...]

Mezcal

Mezcal (or mescal) is a distilled alcoholic beverage made from any type of agave. The word mezcal comes from Nahuatl mexcalli "metl" and "ixcalli" which [...]

Mexican iconic VW Beetle will no longer be in production

The production of the VW Beetle came to a halt at an assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico, in July 2019. This plant was the last [...]

Ancient Aztec festivals, celebrations and holidays

Ancient Aztec festivals celebrated in Mexico Mexico is widely known for its vibrant culture, natural wonders, beach resorts, colonial architecture, rich heritage of ancient civilizations, [...]

Should you drive in Mexico

Mexico is a huge country and driving can give you a lot more freedom than other forms of transportation in Mexico, but it has some [...]

Mayan calendar systems and astronomy

The age-old Maya civilization blossomed in Mesoamerica, a region now split up into Central America and Mexico. The Maya had more advanced astrology from the [...]